Intertribal Agriculture Council

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Intertribal Agriculture Council

• - Promoting the Indian Use of Indian Resources -

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Intertribal Agriculture Council

• Chartered in 1987
• Creating Programs to meet member needs
• American Indian Foods
• Trademark
• Farmer To Farmer Program
• Outreach Program
• Policy

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American Indian FoodsTaste the Traditions

• Initiated in 1998
• Tradeshows and Export Seminars
• Education and Experience
• Europe and Asia
• Proven Countries, Established Markets

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Market Products

• Salmon and Seafood
• Blueberries, Cranberries
• Buffalo, Beef
• Olive Oil
• Citrus (All variations)
• Apples

• Asparagus
• Seasonings
• Teas
• Rice
• Alf alfa Pellets
• Melons

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Present Activities

• Chef
• Native Tastes Seminars
• Reverse Trade Mission
• Shows
• Seminars

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Participation?

• Two-Part Program
• Trademark
• Domestically Established
• Criteria Met

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Shows

• Canadian Food and Beverage
• London Fine and Fancy Food
• Native Tastes Seminars
• London, Asia, and Canada

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American Indian Foods
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Made By American Indians
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Made By American Indians Trademark

• United States Department of Commerce
• 20 of 1 billion
• Solution?
• Made by American Indians Trademark
• Produced by American Indians Trademark

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Growing Usage

• Since its first use in 1993, the trademark has
  grown to include over 500 users.
• Domestic International Exposure

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Application

• Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe
• Apply
• Become Approved
• License Term
• Authority
• IAC
• Incorporation into Label

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Marketing Purpose

• Differentiate
• Commodity vs. Specialty Product
• Niche Market
• Value-Added

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Marketing

• Value-Added
• Original Stewards of the Land
• Naturally Raised
• Native American Economies

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Farmer To Farmer Program

• In cooperation with WinRock International
• USAID

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How it works

• Volunteer your time Ag-related expertise
• All expenses paid
• Length of trips 10-14 days
• End of trip report
• Follow up

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How to Participate

• Register in our Database
• Review Scopes of Work with IAC

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Outreach Program

• Four IAC staff located in each of the four
  regions of Indian Country
• Assist in Agency/program understanding
• Provide education training
• Information resource

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Policy

• Farm Bill
• Testify to Congress on current legislation
• Represent a concerted voice for Indian Country on
  Ag Issues

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Thank you for your Time!

• For additional information contact
• Vicki Le Beaux, Director of Programs
• 100 N. 27th Street, Suite 500
• Billings, MT 59101
• Phone [phone]
• Emailvlebeaux_at_indianaglink.com